Can you reserve a site at Ravens Roost Cabin?

Yes, Ravens Roost Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Ravens Roost Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Ravens Roost Cabin is on the Alexander Archipelago in southeast Alaska. It sits at the top of a mountain in a very scenic area, providing views of surrounding terrain and access to a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as wildlife viewing and berry picking.

The cabin can be accessed by helicopter or a 3-mile trail that starts at Sandy Beach in Petersburg. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

The area is popular among snowmobile enthusiasts, cross-country skiers, telemark skiers and snowshoers. During summer months the surrounding muskegs bloom with several species of wildflowers and wild berries. A trail to the north of the cabin connects to Petersburg, while a winter ski trail is marked to the south linking to the Twin Creeks road.

Facilities

The cabin has wooden bunks on the main floor and a sleeping loft.. It is equipped with a covered deck, a table and benches, a propane heater and an outhouse with a pit toilet.

The only fresh water available is from nearby adjacent pond or muskeg pools or melted snow. Water taken from any outdoor source should be treated or boiled before consumption. Guests are encouraged to bring drinking water if possible.

Guests will need to bring their own sleeping bags and pads, cook stove and cooking gear, towels, food, clothing, and garbage bags, among other necessities.
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Natural Features

The cabin is located on Mitkof Island, on the mountain above Petersburg Airport, at an elevation of 1,745 feet. It is the only cabin accessible by trail from Petersburg. The cabin is 16'x20' with a covered deck and a loft.

Terrain surrounding the cabin is flat muskeg and beyond that is steep mountain slopes. The cabin offers nice views of the Wrangell Narrows and Kupreanof Island to the west. A variety of wildlife can be seen in the area, including eagles, moose, deer, porcupines and black bears (learn about bear safety).

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA RAVENS ROOST CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Ravens Roost Cabin

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
P22	AREA RAVENS ROOST CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	—	8

Getting there

The Raven's Roost Cabin is located above Petersburg Airport. The distance is 3 miles by helicopter or 4 miles by hiking trail from the trailhead at the water towers behind the airport. The first mile of the trail is moderate, the middle section is very steep, and the final mile flattens along the ridge top. Allow 3 hours for ascent.

Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg D3. Petersburg C3 may also be helpful. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.

56.77691, -132.93561 · 56°46'36.9"N 132°56'8.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 62°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	37	40	48	55	60	62	61	56	47	39	35
Low °F	27	28	30	35	42	48	51	50	46	39	32	28
Precip in	11.4	7.6	7.6	6.7	5.9	5.0	5.6	8.2	14.3	13.8	12.3	11.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance and are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May 1 and September 30, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30. There are no discounts for Alaska cabin rentals with Golden Age and Golden Passports. Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Ravens Roost Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Ravens Roost Cabin?: Yes, Ravens Roost Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Ravens Roost Cabin have?: 1 site.

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Contact

Phone 907-772-3871
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Ravens Roost Cabin